Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II (Fixed Term)
$107,136–$149,990 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals for the New Glenn launch vehicle, selecting components, connectors, and backshells while applying EMI/RFI and shielding principles. Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD), generate harness detail and installation drawings from 3D datasets, and develop support bracket designs and trade studies. Provide technical guidance for hardware installation, support assembly and testing activities, and report on schedules to identify opportunities for cost and schedule savings. This fixed-term role supports the development of reusable, human-capable spaceflight systems for Blue Origin's mission to enable millions to live and work in space.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field
- 2+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
- Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
- Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
- Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
- Passion for our mission and vision is required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with CREO Schematics and/or Piping
- Experience with Creo and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)
- Experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX
- Electrical and Mechanical Routing
- Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
- Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems
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